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#129 of 219 schools in DE
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Forest School District · Felton, DE
An elementary school in Felton, DE where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5424 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943
- Math 39% vs DE 37% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs DE 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest Central Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 70 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Forest Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Felton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,247
Median home value
$287,200
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lake Forest School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is listed in Lake Forest School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Felton, DE, part of Lake Forest School District, serving approximately 602 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest Central Elementary School
What grades does Lake Forest Central Elementary School serve?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Central Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest Central Elementary School rank in DE?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School ranks #129 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Lake Forest Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Forest Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest Central Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Forest Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Forest Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Forest Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (302) 284-5810
- Area population (ZIP 19943)
- 13,167
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19943; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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